RULE: 2.8 - COMMODITY DESCRIPTIONS AND DOCUMENTATION Eff: 19APR2010
| Effective | 19APR2010 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 19APR2010 |
| Filing Codes | C |
Control No. 10-04180
Except as otherwise provided in individual TLIs (Rate
Items), Shipper MUST furnish, or arrange for the
preparation of, all documentation and information required
to export cargo from country of origin, to import cargo
into country of destination, and to transport cargo through
other countries between origin and destination. In
addition to all documentation, Shipper MUST describe cargo
in sufficient detail to permit Carrier to rate cargo, and
MUST at a minimum comply with the following:
a. EXPORT FROM THE UNITED STATES: Description of
commodities shall be uniform on all copies of the B/L
and MUST be in conformity with a validated U.S. Export
Declaration and Consular Documents covering the
shipment. The Carrier shall verify the B/L description
with the validated U.S. Export Declaration to insure
accuracy. Amendments or corrections in the commodity
description will be accepted ONLY if validated by
U.S.Customs and in conformity will all other shipping
documents. If shipments are NOT covered by a Shipper's
Export Declaration, as permitted by Export Control
Regulations, Shippers MUST insert the applicable
commodity Schedule B number in the Line Copy of the B/L.
b. IMPORT INTO THE UNITED STATES: Description of
commodities shall be uniform on all copies of the B/L
and MUST be in conformity with Customs Declaration or
Customs Entry and Consular Documents. The Carrier shall
verify the B/L description with other shipping documents
to insure accuracy. Amendments or corrections in the
commodity description will be accepted ONLY if supported
by U.S. Customs Declaration, Customs Entry, Consular
Documents and other shipping documents.
c. Trade names are NOT acceptable commodity descriptions.
Shippers are required to declare their commodities by
their generally accepted generic or common name.
d. Unless otherwise specified, the value of cargo, which is
to be rated in accordance with a specific value-scale
provided in this Tariff, will be determined on the basis
of the value and net weight as declared in a validated
U.S. Export Declaration, Customs Declaration, Customs
Entry and/or Consular Documents. Where there is a
discrepancy between such documents, the highest
declaration shall be used to calculate freight and
additional charges.
{A} EFFECTIVE 19 May 2010
e. Carrier will assess the Bill of Lading/Documentation Processing Fee
named below, for handling, processing and forwarding B/Ls issued to
cover shipments moving under the Rules, Charges and Rates named in
this Tariff:
On Shipments FROM, TO or THRU Ports in the United States:
$ 23.50 per Documentation Lot
f. When requested or required Carrier will prepare, complete,
coordinate or process Documentation as described below, which charge
shall be in addition to all other applicable charges.
{A} EFFECTIVE 19 May 2010
1. When Carrier processes and turns over Documentation required for
the release of cargo at destination:
On Shipments FROM, TO or THRU Ports in the United States:
US$ 23.50 per B/L
{A} EFFECTIVE 19 May 2010
2. When Carrier processes and/or coordinates the following Customs
documentations or actions:
Customs Clearance: . . . . . . . . . US$ 85.00 per B/L
If Customs Entry contains more
than 3 Classifications, Carrier will assess an additional
additional Fee of US$ 5.00 for each Classification over
3 (three)
X-Ray Examination Handling Fee . . . US$ 55.00 per Examination
CET Examination Handling Fee . . . . US$ 55.00 per Examination
MET Examination Handling Fee . . . . US$ 55.00 per Examination
{A} EFFECTIVE 19 May 2010
3. Upon request, or when required, Carrier will forward cargo
documentation via messanger service and forward charges for such
service, PLUS a Handling Charge of US$ 25.00 per messager service
provided.
{A} EFFECTIVE 19 May 2010
4. Upon request, or when required, Carrier will forward cargo
documentation via courier service and forward charges for such
service, PLUS a Handling Charge of US$ 25.00 per courier service
provided.
